Suspects wanted in separate bank robberies

Authorities are asking the public to help them identify two men who are suspected in separate bank robberies in Houston Wednesday.

The first heist happened about 10 a.m. at a Wells Fargo Bank at 9898 S. Gessner, according to the FBI.

Officials said the second robbery occurred about 3:30 p.m. at a Comerica Bank at 200 Gulfgate Mall.

No injuries were reported in either heist.

In the first robbery, officials said, a man walked into the bank and handed a teller a threatening note which stated he demanded money. The note also stated the man had a weapon, but no weapon was brandished. The teller gave the man an undisclosed amount of cash and he left.

The man is described as being about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing bout 150 pounds. He wore a red T-shirt, shorts and black sandals, which had white stripes on them.

In the second heist, a man walked into the bank, went to the teller counter and handed the teller a threatening note that stated he demanded money. Then he pulled out a pistol. The teller gave him an undisclosed amount of cash and the man left. He was last seen leaving the area in a black Chevrolet four-door car with tinted windows.

The man is described as being between about 5 feet 6 tall and 5 feet 8 inches tall. He weighed about 150 pounds. He wore a white T-shirt, black cap and black sunglasses.

Anyone with information about these robberies is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713 222-TIPS or the Houston office of the FBI at 713 693-5000.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads the filing of charges against or the arrest of the suspects.